a. Acts 9:26 - "Not believing he was a
disciple." The church had reason to be suspicious (8:3; 9:1).

b. Was Saul abiding in the apostles doctrine
(Acts 2:42)?...Had he repented of his sins? Was he now following Jesus?
c. Acts 9:27-28 - Corroborating testimony.
d. cf. Today - Have the right & responsibility to
investigate whether one is following Jesus before we establish fellowship with them! (1
Jno. 1:3-7)